The King Blackmails Mosha (pt. 8)

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"Why didn't you punish me twenty five years ago?" Mosha asked. "**Banish** me, whip me, hang me. Why didn't you all those years ago upon hearing about how I killed him? Why?

A wicked smile returned to the king's face, deep wrinkles surrounding his mouth. "Because, Mosha, I have been sitting on it. Letting it stew within you, just waiting for a day in which to reveal it. A day that I can use it to my advantage." His voice turned to a deep growl. Today is that day!"

Mosha gulped hard, unsure how to respond.

To Be Continued...